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Akporero Clinches NDC House Of Reps Ticket For Isoko Federal Constituency To Battle Ukodhiko, Others In 2027

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    The committee overseeing the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) House of Representatives primaries in Delta state has declared Arc. Barr. James Akporero winner of the party’s ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. The declaration which was made Friday at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja indicated that James Akporero defeated two other contestants to emerge winner.   Addressing party faithful and supporters shortly after his arrival from Abuja, Akporero expressed gratitude to the leadership of the NDC, party delegates, supporters and the people of Isoko North/South Federal Constituency…

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OPEN LETTER TO HIS EXCELLENCY, RT. HON. ELDER SHERIFF F. O. OBOREVWORI, EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE

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Uwheru Wado! Distinguished Chiefs Wado! Please see below the final draft for your perusal and further comments. With your approval, I would now send it to Vanguard Newspaper, which would in turn send it to their legal department for vetting. The vetted copy would be sent to us, and if we agree with it, it can then be published. Miyeri. June 2,  2026 AN URGENT APPEAL TO CALL OLOROGUN JARO EGBO, CHAIRMAN OF UGHELLI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, TO ORDER OVER THE ALLEGED INTIMIDATION OF HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, AJUWE SIMPSON…

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APC Chieftain, Ntekume Defends Emerhor, Faults Claims On Delta Party History

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  A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Olorogun Josiah Ntekume, has defended the role of Olorogun Otega Emerhor in the formation of the party in the state, describing attempts to diminish his contributions as a distortion of historical facts. In a statement titled “Rejoinder to Aruviere Martin Egharhevwa’s Distortion of APC History in Delta State,” Ntekume dismissed allegations made by Mr. Aruviere Martin Egharhevwa, accusing him of peddling “inaccuracies, half-truths and unfounded allegations” aimed at rewriting the history of the APC in Delta State. According…

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Ibegbulem Counters Ochei, Defends Okowa’s Political Legacy

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  Dr. Hilary Ibegbulem has defended the political legacy of former Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, while countering claims reportedly made by former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Victor Ochei. In a statement titled “Response to a Purported Interview Attributed to Victor Ochei,” Ibegbulem said he had not independently verified the authenticity of the interview but noted that if the views credited to Ochei were indeed accurate, certain facts needed to be presented to the public for clarity and balance. He challenged Ochei’s reported…

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U3 2027: OBAS Movement Boosts Support Base For NDC, Obi, Obakpororo

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  …..Says Obakpororo is the choice of Ughelli/Urdu federal constituency   As the 2027 electioneering campaign gathered more momentum in the Delta State political landscape, a political movement in the state, “Obas Political Movement” committed to delivering the NDC House of Representatives aspirant for Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and UDU federal constituency in the forthcoming 2027 general elections, Mr Johnny Obakpororo, has taken decisive measures to deliver their principal and all other NDC candidates in the 2027 general elections. Addressing selected journalists in Ughelli the administrative headquarters of Ughelli North…

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Anatolia Energy Trains Host Community Trust On Effective Management

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   Anatolia Energy and Services Limited operators of the PML 104/ Okiori Oil Field has concluded a three day leadership training for members of the Nembe Okiori Host Community Development Trust( HCDT) on the effective management of the trust in line with the Petroleum Industry Act(PIA). Speaking to newsmen at the end of the training programme held in Yenagoa, Mr. Banji Adekoya representing Anatolia Energy said the leadership training was designed to equip members to effectively manage funds accruing to the trust in order to drive…

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Akpodiete to Champion Human-AI Integration At Human Capital Development Programme

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        Artificial Intelligence expert and digital transformation strategist, Prof. Alexander Akpodiete, is set to advocate the integration of human intelligence and artificial intelligence as a critical strategy for enhancing decision-making and building resilient organisations in the digital age.   Prof Akpodiete will deliver a featured presentation at the Mandatory Talent Development Programme of the Chartered Institute of Human Capital Development of Nigeria (CIHCDN) in Abuja, where he will also be inducted as a Fellow of the Institute (F.HCD).   Speaking ahead of the event, he said that…

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Okotete To Omo-Agege: Oborevwori Defeated You Despite Federal Backing In 2023

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    Executive Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), Stella Okotete, has asserted that Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, defeated former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, in the 2023 governorship election despite what she described as the overwhelming support of the Federal Government for the APC candidate at the time.   Okotete made the remarks while reacting to comments made by Omo-Agege during his appearance on ARISE Television’s The Morning Show on Wednesday.   She argued that the outcome of the 2023 governorship election remains a…

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Oborevwori Inaugurates 18km Of Roads In Ndokwa West

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…Assures On Phase II Of Utagba-Uno/Ndemili Road     Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday inaugurated three road projects with a combined length of about 18 kilometres in Ndokwa West Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development and reiterating support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. The projects inaugurated include; the 4.5-kilometre Obi-Ibabu/Ibabu Road in Onicha-Ukwuani, Phase One of the 5-kilometre Utagba-Uno/Ndemili Road, and the 8.4-kilometre Etua-Ukpo/Etua-Etiti/Etua-Oliogo Road. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony at Utagba-Uno, Governor Oborevwori expressed appreciation to the host communities, traditional…

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ADC PRIMARIES: Aduvie Floors Rivals, Clinches Ughelli North II Ticket With 3,142 Votes

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  Ovwreghederohwo Richard has emerged as the flagbearer of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for Ughelli North Constituency II, after securing a landslide victory in the party’s primary election. Richard popularly known as Aduvie, polled 3,142 votes to defeat other aspirants and secure the party’s ticket ahead of the forthcoming general election in 2027. Announcing the results, the electoral committee stated that the exercise was conducted in accordance with the party’s guidelines and accurately reflected the will of the delegates across the constituency. Speaking shortly after his declaration, Richard described…

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